Gloria Steinem in Conversation with David Remnick, from 2015

Sep 3, 2026 15 min

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Gloria Steinem, who died on September 2nd, at the age of ninety-two, was one of the most influential figures of our time in politics and feminism. Her work shaped the ideas of generations of Americans. Steinem was one of David Remnick’s very first guests after The New Yorker Radio Hour launched, in 2015; her autobiography, “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345408160" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Life on the Road</a>,” had just come out. Further reading and viewing:<ul><li>“<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/10/12/a-feminist-fractal-in-the-glorias#rid=8ef0011b-068c-4d6b-bed9-a2e5dd89500d&q=gloria+steinem" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Feminist Fractal in ‘The Glorias</a>,’ ” by Anthony Lane from 2020</li><li>“<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/10/19/gloria-steinem-profile-jane-kramer" rel="noopener noreferrer">Road Warrior</a>,” by Jane Kramer from 2015</li><li>“<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/video/watch/notes-from-all-over-gloria-steinem" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glora Steinem Doesn’t Drive</a>,” a short film by The New Yorker from 2015</li><li>“<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/03/25/feminism-101" rel="noopener noreferrer">Feminism 101</a>,” by Rebecca Mead from 2013</li><li>“<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1974/09/23/cover-woman" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cover Woman</a>,” by Hendrik Hertzberg from 1974</li><li>“<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1970/09/05/liberation" rel="noopener noreferrer">Liberation</a>,” by <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/anthony-hiss" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anthony Hiss</a>, <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/jane-boutwell" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jane Boutwell</a>, and <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/hendrik-hertzberg" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hendrik Hertzberg</a> from 1970</li></ul> New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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